Dictionary.
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by TheFreeDictionary.com

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Description

The only Dictionary and Thesaurus with every word you search for. Plus Word of the Day, free offline dictionary access, and millions of definitions and synonyms from top sources, including: Webster's Dictionary Roget's ThesaurusThe American Heritage Dictionary

Plus FREE access to: English Offline Dictionary English Offline Thesaurus with synonyms and moreMedical DictionaryEnglish Idioms and Slang DictionaryTranslations of English into 40+ languagesDozens of other translation options + Much more! The Free Dictionary is like getting 100+ apps in one easy-to-use interface.

* Learn something new every day. Word of the DayIdiom of the Day+ Other daily content

* Build your vocabulary. Don't just look up words—learn how to use them! Featuring:Audio pronunciationsExample sentencesEtymologies+ More!The perfect dictionary app for word lovers and learners of all levels.

* Translate English into Spanish, French, and 40+ languages.Or translate other languages into English. Access dozens of other translation options.

* Access dictionaries and encyclopedias from these top publishers with just one search:McGraw-HillHoughton MifflinHarperCollinsRandom HouseCambridge University Press Columbia University Press Elsevier Mosby's + More!

Here's why The Free Dictionary is the most user-friendly dictionary app:

* Instantly look up words in apps or webpages! Just highlight the word you want to look up, tap "Share," then tap "More" in the bottom menu and turn on the "Define" option. You will then see a "Define" icon in the menu. Tap it to see the definition of the highlighted word!* Voice search. Look up a word just by saying it. * Advanced Search options. * Look up the definition of any word on the page. Just highlight and tap "Definition."* Save bookmarks with one tap and sync them to all your devices.* Customize your homepage: Move, add, or remove articles, games, even local weather. * Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button. * Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface.* Adjust font size. * Share your favorite words via social networks, email, or text.

EXCLUSIVE* Earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by using the app!

This is not a trial version—you get everything free and forever. Additional offline dictionaries in other languages are available in the Pro version.

Seem too good to be true?

The Free Dictionary app has been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews.

Read reviews from real users to see why they say The Free Dictionary is the best dictionary app they've ever used.

* For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).

What’s New

Version History

8.6

Oct 27, 2018

* Bug fixes.

8.5

Sep 28, 2018

* Bug fixes for iOS 12 issues.

8.4

Sep 5, 2018

* Bug fix for crashing issue.

8.3

Aug 31, 2018

* Daily Archive. You can now access homepage content from the last 30 days.* Bug fixes.

8.1.2

Jun 12, 2018

* Bug fixes and enhancements.

8.1.1

Apr 27, 2018

* Bug fixes and enhancements.

8.1

Apr 6, 2018

Version 8.1* When you're logged into The Free Dictionary app, you can now instantly log in to the Book-Man game to earn neurons there, too!* Bug fixes.

8.0

Feb 15, 2018

Version 8.0* Flashcards! Create flashcard sets to study for tests, learn new words, and more!* Fixed notification issue and other bug fixes.

7.0

Oct 27, 2017

Version 7.0* You can now save bookmarks with one tap! * Bookmark lists: Create separate lists to organize your bookmarks. * Anchored browsing: Return to your exact place on a previous page.* Notifications now open the item instead of the homepage.* If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd[dot]com. You'll be amazed how quickly we reply!

6.3

Feb 8, 2017

* Bug fixes. * If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd[dot]com. You'll be amazed how quickly we reply!

6.2

Nov 1, 2016

* You can now look up words in The Free Dictionary from any app or webpage! Just highlight the word you want to look up, tap "Share," and then tap "Define."* New Word of the Day widget for iOS 10! To add the widget, swipe to the left on your homescreen and tap "Edit" at the bottom of the screen. Find "Word of the Day" in the list and tap the green plus sign to add it!* Optimized for iOS 10. * Bug fixes. * If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd[dot]com. You'll be amazed how quickly we reply!

6.0

Jul 11, 2016

* Better search suggestions for misspelled words!* New improved Thesaurus! Quickly find the perfect synonym.* Multitasking support for iPad. * Idiom of the Day.* Watch idioms videos inside the app! * Set the order of your homepage items. * Mismatch, a new game for matching opposites!* New Spanish content, including Spanish Word of the Day and games.* New homepage design.* Device rotation restored for iPhone.* Bug fixes.* If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd[dot]com. You'll be amazed how quickly we reply!

5.2

Dec 15, 2015

* Bug fixes.* If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd.com. You'll be amazed how quickly we reply!

5.1

Nov 6, 2015

* Bug fixes, including zooming issue on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.* If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd.com. You'll be amazed how quickly we reply!

5.0

Sep 23, 2015

* Full support for iOS 9. * Play WordHub, a new word game powered by The Free Dictionary, right on the homepage!* If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd.com. You'll be amazed how quickly we reply!

4.6

Jul 7, 2015

* Bug fixes.* If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd.com. How quickly we reply may surprise you!

4.5

May 5, 2015

* Optimized for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.* Bug fixes, including notifications, homepage sharing, and offline shortcut buttons.* If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd.com. How quickly we reply may surprise you!

4.4

Mar 25, 2015

* Full support for iOS 8. * Bug fixes, including ability to change avatar. * If you like The Free Dictionary app, please rate it 5 stars in the App Store! We read every single review we receive, but unfortunately the App Store does not give us the ability to respond. If you have any problems or questions, please use the "Feedback" option in the settings menu to email support[at]tfd.com. How quickly we reply may surprise you!

4.1

4.0.1

Jun 10, 2014

* Bug fixes

4.0

Jun 4, 2014

* You can now log in with The Free Dictionary! Sync your bookmarks to all your devices and never lose them. Plus: Track your learning with points and badges and earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by reading and playing games!* Choose which sources to include in your search results. * New design, including a more intuitive interface.* Today's Holiday: a daily article featuring celebrations from around the world. * Bug fixes.

3.5

Oct 28, 2013

* iOS 7 optimization, including comprehensive bug fixes

* Improved one click look-up: Just highlight any word and tap "Definition" to look it up

* One click lookup: go to the definition of any word on the page with one tap.

* Ability to search for words on the page.

* Audio pronunciation for Word of the Day.

* Flag icons to indicate language of search suggestions.

* Ability to view Weather temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

* Homepage pull-down refresh feature.

* Full iOS 5 support.

* Bug fixes and enhancements.

* For app developers: The Free Dictionary app has the ability to be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions on accessing TFD).

Oct 27, 2018

Version 8.6

* Bug fixes.

Ratings and Reviews

4.8 out of 5

7.3K Ratings

7.3K Ratings

BeaEarnest
,03/16/2018

Lots of Good Info, Bad Points System....

Much to be learned here; and If just rating for that, I’d rate them all 5 stars. But as for administration of the points system, I struggle to give them a 3. The number of points credited seem to depend on various and seemingly unrelated factors. Many days I’ve noticed that more points result if I use the app early in the day or more points the longer duration of time I spend using the app to learn. Not today. Today I have just begun to use Hangman portion under 4 times, but already only get 1 point per try for being correct instead of 2! Often I get interested in subjects so I put in extra time & investigate the many additional links shown. At the start of my putting in the extra effort, I was expectantly pleased to see the points go up as well. After a short number of weeks in realizing that, I began to note a change. Now I see very little, sometimes ‘no’ increase in point status. I did contact them twice about this discrepancy, but their reply was brief and basically stated that this was just the way the app functioned. So I conclude that the app is designed to limit rather than encourage learning. In the final analysis, just appreciate the knowledge for how it can enrich you personally & forget about their so ridiculous scoring system.!!!

BeaEarnest
,03/16/2018

Lots of Good Info, Bad Points System....

Much to be learned here; and If just rating for that, I’d rate them all 5 stars. But as for administration of the points system, I struggle to give them a 3. The number of points credited seem to depend on various and seemingly unrelated factors. Many days I’ve noticed that more points result if I use the app early in the day or more points the longer duration of time I spend using the app to learn. Not today. Today I have just begun to use Hangman portion under 4 times, but already only get 1 point per try for being correct instead of 2! Often I get interested in subjects so I put in extra time & investigate the many additional links shown. At the start of my putting in the extra effort, I was expectantly pleased to see the points go up as well. After a short number of weeks in realizing that, I began to note a change. Now I see very little, sometimes ‘no’ increase in point status. I did contact them twice about this discrepancy, but their reply was brief and basically stated that this was just the way the app functioned. So I conclude that the app is designed to limit rather than encourage learning. In the final analysis, just appreciate the knowledge for how it can enrich you personally & forget about their so ridiculous scoring system.!!!

KayeKaye07
,04/25/2018

Advertisement has Changed My Opinion

I previously rated this app a five star rating. I still give it a five star rating, however, now, every time that I want to look up a word, I not only have pop up adds, but I have to hear the same old advertisements. It is virtually impossible to read and listen to advertisements, so I hope they remove the voice activated advertisements. Other than the adds, it is a great application! I do enjoy the biographies of famous Authors and the opportunity to read quotes or examples of the authors' books and literatures. Especially from the 1800's. A glimpse into the past and how our cultures have evolved, regarding etiquette, and formalities. We have lost our higher standards of Education, especially regarding our English linguistics, vocabulary and composition. People spoke much more eloquently with dignity and their vocabularies were much more broader during the Middle-Ages, for example, playwright and actor William Shakespeare's writings were superb and he was born in 1564 and died during the dawning of the Renaissance period.

Developer Response
,04/27/2018

Thank you for your feedback. Please contact us at support[at]tfd[dot]com so we can try to determine why you are encountering these issues.

KayeKaye07
,04/25/2018

Advertisement has Changed My Opinion

I previously rated this app a five star rating. I still give it a five star rating, however, now, every time that I want to look up a word, I not only have pop up adds, but I have to hear the same old advertisements. It is virtually impossible to read and listen to advertisements, so I hope they remove the voice activated advertisements. Other than the adds, it is a great application! I do enjoy the biographies of famous Authors and the opportunity to read quotes or examples of the authors' books and literatures. Especially from the 1800's. A glimpse into the past and how our cultures have evolved, regarding etiquette, and formalities. We have lost our higher standards of Education, especially regarding our English linguistics, vocabulary and composition. People spoke much more eloquently with dignity and their vocabularies were much more broader during the Middle-Ages, for example, playwright and actor William Shakespeare's writings were superb and he was born in 1564 and died during the dawning of the Renaissance period.

Developer Response
,04/27/2018

Thank you for your feedback. Please contact us at support[at]tfd[dot]com so we can try to determine why you are encountering these issues.

Prettybirdprettybird
,07/08/2017

Cough up 4 bucks for this app, people!!!

The app I think is so SO sooooo worth 4 bones. I LOVE it and the developers deserve to have this noticed and when u use a free version of an app often and you find it useful and interesting ans enlightening and well designed, it seems to me that paying for the one that costs just a few bucks is only fair to the developers. My philosophy is that when I have established I very much like the free version of any app and use it regularly, that it is a given to pitch in to support the people that made it. But... I dunno if people in this society of ours think much about the actual people behind the app... they dont get past the thought "is it free?". Well, people out there should use free apps all they want as I do, but the ones i use regularly I will upgrade once they become a common go to for me. But that's me.

Prettybirdprettybird
,07/08/2017

Cough up 4 bucks for this app, people!!!

The app I think is so SO sooooo worth 4 bones. I LOVE it and the developers deserve to have this noticed and when u use a free version of an app often and you find it useful and interesting ans enlightening and well designed, it seems to me that paying for the one that costs just a few bucks is only fair to the developers. My philosophy is that when I have established I very much like the free version of any app and use it regularly, that it is a given to pitch in to support the people that made it. But... I dunno if people in this society of ours think much about the actual people behind the app... they dont get past the thought "is it free?". Well, people out there should use free apps all they want as I do, but the ones i use regularly I will upgrade once they become a common go to for me. But that's me.